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Gene J Kanak

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I finally built myself a bowling ball rack!
« on: May 26, 2013, 09:51:32 AM »
All it took was $25-30 in lumber. I used 9 2x4's. the vertical supports are 42" apiece, and the support beams are 44". The shelf supports are 10" long, and that's how wide the base is. A pic can be found in my photobucket account, which can be seen through this link:

http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Geno21K/library/?sort=3&page=1
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Jesse James

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Re: I finally built myself a bowling ball rack!
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2013, 10:41:29 AM »
Congrats! Clearly you are on your way to joining us other ball crazies! I have built three of those btw, each holding 20 balls.

I have a ball problem. LOL!
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Re: I finally built myself a bowling ball rack!
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2013, 12:07:48 PM »
Very nice!
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Gene J Kanak

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Re: I finally built myself a bowling ball rack!
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2013, 12:24:27 PM »
Oh, I've had well over 30 balls in my possession at one time before. In total, I've probably owned a couple hundred balls or more. These days I'm trying to keep it at least somewhat reasonable. Now I need to buy or craft my own spinner!
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MTFD24

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Re: I finally built myself a bowling ball rack!
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2013, 05:43:13 PM »
Looks great....a ball spinner is one of the best investments a bowler can make....right after coaching...IMHO. For the cost of 1 or 2 new balls you can have a nice spinner and some great starting supplies.
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Re: I finally built myself a bowling ball rack!
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2013, 02:19:57 PM »
Nice Bowling ball rack, I might try to make one over the summer. I don't know how well it will come out lol probably waste $30 on lumber and it falls apart. Wish me luck lol
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Gene J Kanak

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Re: I finally built myself a bowling ball rack!
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2013, 02:32:28 PM »
I don't consider myself to be all that handy with these types of things, Icon, and I was able to make it work. Just take your time, be patient, and I'm sure you'll be fine.
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Re: I finally built myself a bowling ball rack!
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2013, 02:39:48 PM »
They are fairly easy, and inexpensive. I had a 12 ball one in my old house, and it was totally enclosed, kept the dust off...LOL But now with the disability, I am down to 5 balls, and really only use 2.
Three in a triple roller and two in a double bag, next to my spinner cabinet.
Have fun making it and enjoy it.
Gene, again, invest in a spinner....well worth it....just ask charlest!
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kidlost2000

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Re: I finally built myself a bowling ball rack!
« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2013, 06:01:03 PM »
Nice job.

Once you build a rack your floor some how gets more bowling balls around the rack.
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Re: I finally built myself a bowling ball rack!
« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2013, 06:01:57 PM »
Nice job.

Once you build a rack your floor some how gets more bowling balls around the rack.
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stc067

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Re: I finally built myself a bowling ball rack!
« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2013, 10:52:45 PM »
Quote from: kidlost2000 on May 30, 2013, 06:01:03 PM
Nice job.

Once you build a rack your floor some how gets more bowling balls around the rack.

Ain't that the truth!
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lifted rillo

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Re: I finally built myself a bowling ball rack!
« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2013, 09:59:50 AM »
Very similar to the plans I have for one. I'm using 2X6s as ends so it has better balance, 2X2s for the rails, and probably 1X6s for feet. All I know is that it'll get my bowling balls off the floor of our utility closet and my wife will be happy!

Now if my 2-year-old will leave me alone long enough to build this. . .
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Re: I finally built myself a bowling ball rack!
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2013, 10:22:40 AM »
Gene, nice rack!

(That sounds so wrong saying to a guy...)
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